Willis is a city in the Montgomery County of Texas on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The community came into existence when the Willis brothers donated their land for the Great Northern Railroad in 1870. The population of the town grew gradually once the railroad became operational.
The timber industry is a major player in the economic growth of Willis. After 1980, other sectors like manufacturing and retail services developed in addition to the mainstay of agriculture. The Interstate 45 passes through the city while two airports - the Montgomery County and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport are located 10 and 35 miles away respectively.
Willis has a population of over 6,000 and it is well serviced by a large number of shopping centers. The popular shopping avenues in the city include Dollar General, Family Dollar and Ducky Jay's Designs among others. Nearby Conroe offers even more outlets in the form of Van Heusen Factory Outlet, Kohl's and the huge Conroe Outlet Center.
Willis is the gateway to the popular Lake Conroe. There are many other recreational areas located in and around the city including the Huntsville State Park, the Sam Houston National Forest, and a number of golf courses.
The public schools in the city are the Willis Independent School District and Responsive Education Solutions. There are 5 elementary schools and 3 middle schools serving the Willis area. The middle schools are Robert P. Brabham Middle School, Lynn Lucas Middle School, and Vista Academy of Willis. The city is zoned under Willis High School in the Unincorporated Montgomery County. Lone Star College offers higher education in the community. Willis became part of the community college district in the 1990s. The city also boasts a branch of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System in West Montgomery Street.
Willis is well served by a large number of hospitals including the Conroe Regional Medical Center, Tomball Regional Hospital, Nexus Specialty Hospital, Intracare North Hospital, Huntsville Memorial Hospital, Northwest TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital, HEALTHSOUTH Hospital of Houston, and St Luke's Community Medical Center.
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Popular Housing Developments in Willis, TX
Market Overview: New Homes in Willis, TX
Here is a quick overview of new housing developments in Willis and the new construction market for new build homes in Willis:
| City | Willis |
| State | Texas |
| Metro Area | Houston |
| Subdivisions | 257 |
| Move in Ready Homes | 1,402 |
| Homes Under Construction | 894 |
| Starting Price | $82,299 |
| Average Price | $421,147 |
| Price Per Square Foot | $169 |
| New Home Builders | 51 |
| Builders in Willis | - Perry Homes
- M/I Homes
- Brightland Homes
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Customizable Options in Willis
| Floor Plans Available | 2,665 |
| Bedroom Count | 1 to 5 |
| Bathroom Count | 1 to 32 |
| Square Footage Range | 813 to 6,050 sq/ft. |
